Stottesdon CofE Primary School

Name

Type of Governor

Term of office start date

Term of office end date

Declarations of Interest

An introduction

Rachel Datlen

Community

14.12.21

13.12.25

Friends of Stottesdon Primary School. Member of Parks Trust. Trustee and Secretary of Lacon Childe PTA

Rachel manages the Countryside, Gypsy and Traveller and Road Safety Education service areas at Worcestershire County Council.

She has knowledge of financial, people and facilities management in a public sector environment and links with the community.

She likes to see that children gain a well-rounded learning experience, including a good connection with the community and that they have the environment, resources and facilities to bring out the best in them.

Jane Jones

Staff

Employed as a teacher at the school

Jane is the Key Stage 1 Teacher within our school.

She brings knowledge of the curriculum, how children learn and the day to day workings of the school to the governing board.

Her interests lie in the teaching and learning, children and staff wellbeing.

Katie Jones - Headteacher

None

Daniel Middleton

None

Daniel is a lecturer of biology at Halesowen College, teaching biology on a variety of courses. He also teaches some chemistry.

He brings analytical skills from my time working within scientific laboratories prior to starting teaching in 2006, as well as all the skills, knowledge of education from teaching, to the governing board.

He is interested in how students are prepared for their next steps, both within the primary school and beyond; the use of awards, achievements and other forms of praise, and the avoidance of bias in their use and the teaching of science (from both the teachers' and pupils' perspectives)

Chris Tibbits - vice-chair

None

Chris lives in the village of Stottesdon and is married to one of the Church wardens, so is heavily involved in the Church. Recently he has been instrumental in securing the grant responsible for the current restoration of the church.

Dr Robert Kennett MBE - chair

Director of Prometheus Communications Ltd and Dudlick Ltd. On Stottesdon Parish Council

Rob holds the degree of Master of Education (Training and Evaluation) and a Doctorate in Education (Global Educational Policy) from the University of Hull. He is the founder and Director of a Training Company that delivers programmes both nationally and internationally.
He was awarded a MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2009.
He is married and he is passionate about history and gardening.

Sarah Home

Sarah is a director of WIllowdene Rehabilitation, a local rehabilitation service providing specialist interventions across the criminal justice and health sectors.

She previously worked as a secondary science teacher before taking a role developing training opportunities at Willowdene. Sarah is passionate about the value of education and lifelong learning.

Sarah has a background in medical research and trained as a secondary science teacher. She joined Willowdene in 2005, providing numeracy and literacy training to adults at risk.

Sarah is responsible for managing 40 members of staff and working with a number of agencies to achieve the best outcomes for the most at risk in our society. Safeguarding children and adults is a priority within her work whilst promoting physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Sarah has four children and has enjoyed seeing three of children flourish during their time at Stottesdon

Lauren Walker

Sister-in-law to Tracey Wood (TA)

Lauren is a senior leader at a Pupil Referral Unit in Worcester with lead responsibility for teaching and learning, curriculum, interventions and English.

With over 20 years experience in SEMH and SEND teaching, she has knowledge of the curriculum and the education sector.

Lauren is passionate to support every child's needs throughout their learning journey and has a strong ethos that places the child as the central focus. All children deserve the best possible outcomes and schools are best placed to help them reach these.